Dental Hygienist
Integrity Placement Group
Job Description
Dental Hygienist
The Company: Our client is a not-for-profit health care organization that provides affordable, primary health care services to the residents of Pinellas County, Florida. They currently operate 12 health centers, and a Mobile Health Center through Pinellas County.
The Position: Dental Hygienists promote a healthier dental lifestyle by educating patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health under a dentist’s supervision. They complete dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiography studies. The Client is offering the following salary and benefits:
- $29.00 - $40.00 per hour depending on experience
- Full Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
- 12 days of PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
- STD+LTD
- Life Insurance
- And much, much more!
Requirements:
- Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Responsibilities:
- Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
- Promptly and clearly communicating with staff, consumers, families, and external resources to ensure collaboration and continuity of treatment
- Actively participating as a part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
- Carrying out assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for a variety of clients
- Representing self, services, and company in a knowledgeable and professional manner
- Monitoring and coordinating follow up and aftercare as indicated
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